On July 8, the Pakistan government announced the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, an independent body responsible for licensing, monitoring, and supervising virtual asset service providers (VASPs).
Introduction of Virtual Assets and Trust
The Pakistan government announced on July 8 the launch of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), a body…
Hyundai Ioniq 9 first drive: Stylish SUV outside, spacious and versatile 3-row minivan inside
July 9, 2025
Hyundai flew us out to Savannah, Georgia, a few weeks ago to get our first impressions of the much-anticipated Ioniq 9 three-row SUV. Incidentally, Hyundai’s new factory, located just outside Savannah (pictured below), has begun assembling the Ioniq 9 and offering a $…
That larger Honda electric SUV may be a pipe dream after all. Honda follows Ford, Toyota, and other automakers in adjusting major EV plans in the US.
Honda scraps plans for a larger electric SUV
Although Honda’s first electric SUV, the Prologue, was one of the top-selling…
Paris’ bike-share system, Vélib has long been considered one of the shining success stories of urban micromobility. With a massive fleet of over 20,000 pedal and electric-assist bicycles around Paris, the service has helped millions of residents and tourists get around the City of Light without needing a car or scooter. But lately, a growing problem is threatening to knock the wheels off this…
How do you balance risk management and safety with innovation in agentic systems — and how do you grapple with core considerations around data and model selection? In this VB Transform session, Milind Naphade, SVP, technology, of AI Foundations at Capital One, offered best…
Elon Musk’s ‘truth-seeking’ Grok AI peddles conspiracy theories about Jewish control of media
July 8, 2025
Elon Musk’s xAI is facing renewed criticism after its Grok chatbot exhibited troubling behavior over the July 4th holiday weekend, including responding to questions as if it were Musk himself and generating antisemitic content about Jewish control of Hollywood.
The…
Why CISOs are making the SASE switch: Fewer vendors, smarter security, better AI guardrails
July 8, 2025
Investors, including venture capitalists (VCs), are betting $359 million that secure access service edge (SASE) will become a primary consolidator of enterprise security tech stacks.
Cato Network’s oversubscribed Series G round last week demonstrates that investors view SASE as capable of driving significant consolidation across its core and adjacent markets. Now valued at $4.8 billion, Cato…
U.S. Government Ends Legal Battle Over Tornado Cash Sanctions
The U.S. government has officially stepped away from its high-profile lawsuit against Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer once at the center of controversy over privacy and financial crime. As of June 28, 2025, court…
U.S. crypto regulation is accelerating as Ripple’s top executive joins a pivotal Senate hearing that could redefine oversight, innovation, and investor protection across digital markets.
Ripple CEO to Testify in Senate Crypto Hearing Amid Push for Regulatory…
Russia has created a comprehensive register of crypto mining equipment, which aims to identify electricity consumers involved in mining, facilitating special regulations and taxation.
Combating Unregistered Mining Operations
The Russian Ministry of Energy, Federal Tax Service (FTS), and Ministry of Digital Development have reportedly compiled a comprehensive register of crypto mining equipment.
